Description
One of the very few experienced professional freelance sketch artists in south central Texas (and possibly the fastest and most accurate!)
Work Experience
| COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
|---|---|---|
| (Confidential) | (Confidential) | 4/2003 - Present |
| Rita Kirkman | (Confidential) | 1/1998 - 4/2003 |
| Kaman's Art Shoppes, Inc | (Confidential) | 1/1992 - 11/1997 |
| Kaman's Art Shoppes, Inc | (Confidential) | 7/1989 - 12/1991 |
| Kaman's Art Shoppes, Inc | (Confidential) | 5/1986 - 7/1989 |
Education
| SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton | Fine Art | 1988 | Bachelor Degree |
| Lourdes College | Fine Art | 1985 | Associate Degree |
Accomplishments
Highlights:
86-89: Cedar Point, Sandusky OH, portrait sketch artist with Kaman's Art Shoppes (www.KamansArt.com) (87-89: portrait supervisor and part-time caricature artist) 89-91: Busch Gardens, VA, Asst. Mngr. K.A.S. Portraits and part-time caricatures 92-97: Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio, Manager K.A.S. for Portaits, Caricatures, Antique Photo, Airbrush Tees, Temporary Tattoos. 98-present: freelance caricature and portrait sketch artist, south central Texas area. On call portrait trainer for K.A.S. 00: Introduced front-view portrait sketch to K.A.S. Created manual and trained artists at Cedar Point and Sea World Ohio. 02-present: Furthering fine art career; see website bio: www.RitaKirkman.comCompanies I like:
Any company whos employees have the courage and the sense of humor necessary to accept being made fun of, or to see what they really look like!
Job Skills
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Responsibilities
I have helped teach the artists in half of this country's amusement parks how to do a portrait sketch in 5 minutes (or less!)
I bring a smile to every guest who sits in my chair (and a lot who don't!)
